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WEEKLY REPORT OF ONGOING MILITARY OPERATIONS BY THE ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA AS AT 2 NOVEMBER 2024

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION HADIN KAI (NORTH EAST)

  • Troops of Operation HADIN KAI recorded the following activities during the period under review; troops recorded more surrendering of BH/ISWAP/JAS terrorists combatants and their families, arrested terrorists/collaborators, as well as conducted offensive operations against terrorist in Bama, Gwoza, Kukawa, Mafa, Chibok, Dikwa, Konduga, Monguno and Damboa in Borno State.
  • Details as follows:

a. Surrender of BH/ISWAP Terrorists Family Members. Between 23 and 29 Oct 24, a total of 19 terrorist comprised of 3 adult males, 6 adult females and 10 children surrendered to troops within the theatre of operations.
b. Arrest of Suspected ISWAP/JAS Terrorists Collaborators. Between 23 and 29 October 2024, following reports, troops intercepted and arrested 17 BH/ISWAP/JAS terrorists collaborators in Kukawa, Damboa, Chibok, Monguno, Mafa, Bama and Kaga LGAs of Borno State. During the operations, troops recovered 5 AK47 rifles, 3 dane guns, 62 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 189 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 2 magazines, 4 mobile phones amongst others.
c. Offensive Operations. Between 22 and 29 October 2024, troops in separate offensive operations made contact with suspected BH/ISWAP/JAS terrorists in Dikwa, Gwoza, Kukawa, Damboa, Konduga and Mafa LGAs of Borno State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 31 terrorists and arrested 12 persons. Troops also recovered one PKT gun, 11 AK47 rifles, 7 fabricated rifles, 4 dane guns, 2 double barrel guns, 3 locally made pistols, 401 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 119 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 312 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammo, 41 rounds of 9mm ammo, 42 live cartridges, 20 magazines, one baofeng radio, one vehicle, 7 motorcycles and 5 mobile phones amongst others.
d. Ambush Operations. On 21 and 23 October 2024, troops in separate offensive operations ambushed suspected BH/ISWAP terrorists and made contacts in Gwoza and Damboa LGAs of Borno State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 33 terrorists and recovered 21 AK47 rifles,2 FN rifles, 7 fabricated rifles, 6 dane guns, 2 pistols, 542 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 341 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammo, 221 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 54 rounds of 9mm, 24 magazines, one bayonet, one baofeng radio, 8 motorcycles and 7 mobile phones amongst others.
e. Raid Operation. On 21 October 2024, troops with hybrid forces raided a suspected BH/ISWAP terrorists enclaves and made contact in Mafa LGA of Borno State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 13 terrorists and arrested 5 suspects. Troops also recovered one PKT gun, 6 fabricated rifles, 3 double barrel guns, 2 dane guns, 132 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 110 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm ammo, 81 live cartridges and 5 mobile phones amongst others.

  1. Air Interdiction. On 25 October 2024, following confirmatory ISR, air interdiction was conducted against terrorist leaders at Bula Marwa in Borno State. Battle Damage Assessment revealed that several terrorists were neutralized and logistics destroyed.

SUMMARY

  1. Overall, troops of Operation HADIN KAI neutralized 103 terrorists, arrested 64 suspects and rescued 15 kidnappers hostages. Troops also recovered 51 AK47 rifles, 2 PKT guns, 2 FN rifles, 16 fabricated rifles, 15 dane guns, 5 double barrel guns, 2 pistols, 3 locally made pistols, 1,005 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 110 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm ammo, 661 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo, 653 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammo, 95 rounds of 9mm ammo, 123 live cartridges, 46 magazines, one bayonet, 2 baofeng radios, 15 motorcycles, 21 mobile phones amongst other items.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION SAFE HAVEN (NORTH CENTRAL)

  1. Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN recorded the following during the period under review; arrested violent extremists/kidnappers and conducted counter/anti kidnapping operations in Riyom, Barkin Ladi, Mangu and Bokkos, Mikang, Jos South and East LGAs of Plateau State. Similar offensive operations were conducted in Sanga and Kaura LGAs of Kaduna State.
  2. Details are as follows: 

a. Arrest Operations. On 21 and 24 October 2024, following credible reports, troops in separate operations intercepted and arrested 5 violent extremists/kidnappers which included 2 kidnap ring leaders in Riyom and Barkin Ladi LGAs of Plateau. Troops also made arrest in Kaura LGA of Kaduna State. During the operations, troops recovered one AK47 rifle, 2 locally fabricated guns, one magazine, 196 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 46 live cartridges and 3 mobile phones amongst others.
b. Kidnap Incidents. On 24 October 2024, troops while on patrol responded to activities of suspected violent extremists/kidnappers in Bokkos LGA of Plateau State. During the operations, troops rescued 2 kidnapped hostages and recovered 2 AK47 rifles, 34 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo and one magazine amongst others.
c. Counter/Anti Kidnapping/ Operations. Between 23 and 28 October 2024, troops in separate counter/anti kidnapping operations responded to information on kidnapping incidences. Troops made contact with violent extremists in Jos East, Jos South, Bokkos, Mikang, Barkin Ladi and Mangu LGAs of Plateau State. Troops also made contact with violent extremist in Sanga LGA of Kaduna State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 6 extremists/kidnappers, arrested 6 and rescued 11 kidnapped hostages. Troops also recovered 5 AK47 rifle, one locally fabricated pistol, one barreta pistol, 3 AK47 magazines, one pistol magazine, 113 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 20 rounds of 9mm ammo

SUMMARY

  1. Overall, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN neutralized 14 violent extremists, arrested 25 persons and rescued 26 kidnapped hostages. Troops also recovered 8 AK47 rifles, 2 fabricated rifles, one locally made pistol, one barreta pistol, 343 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 20 rounds of 9mm ammo, 46 live cartridges, 5 AK45 magazines, one pistol magazine and 3 mobile phones amongst other items.

OPERATION WHIRL STROKE (NORTH CENTRAL)

  1. Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE recorded the following during the week under review; the troops arrested violent extremists/kidnappers and conducted offensive operations in Gwer West, Guma, Makurdi and Logo LGAs of Benue State. Similar operations were conducted in Ussa, Logo, Wukari, Jalingo and Gassol LGAs of Taraba State.
  2. Details are as follows:

a. Arrest Operations. Between 21 and 26 October 2024, following reports, troops in arrested 20 violent extremists/terrorists including armed robbers in Gassol, Ussa and Jalingo LGAs of Taraba State. Troops made similar arrest in Guma and Makurdi LGAs of Benue State. During the operations, troops recovered 2 AK47 rifles, one locally made pistol, 94 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 4 rounds of 9mm ammo, 2 motorcycles and one mobile phone amongst others.
b. Kidnap Incident. On 21 and 23 October 2024, troops in separate operations responded to distress calls on kidnapping incidents in Ussa and Jalingo LGAs of Taraba State. During the operations, troops rescued 2 kidnapped hostages and apprehended one suspected kidnapper’s gang leader. Troops also recovered one fabricated revolver rifle and 21 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm ammo.
c. Offensive Operations. On 26 October 2024, troops in separate offensive operations raided suspected violent extremists/kidnappers hideouts in Makurdi and Ukum LGAs of Benue State. During the operations, troops arrested 2 suspects and rescued 2 kidnapped hostages. Troops also recovered one fabricated gun and 21 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo.
d. Counter/Anti Kidnapping/Criminality Operations. On 25 and 28 October 2024, troops in separate counter/anti kidnapping criminality operations responded to information on activities of suspected violent extremists/kidnappers in Logo and Wukari LGAs of Taraba State as well as Gwer West LGA of Benue State respectively. During the operations, troops rescued 5 kidnapped hostages.

SUMMARY

  1. Overall, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE neutralized 4 terrorists, arrested 27 violent extremists and rescued 14 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered 2 AK47 rifles, one fabricated rifle, one locally made pistol, one fabricated revolver rifle, 94 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 21 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 21 rounds of 54mm ammo, 9mm rounds of 9mm ammo, 2 motorcycles and one mobile phone amongst others.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION HADARIN DAJI (NORTH WEST)

  1. The troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI recorded the following during the period under review; troops responded to reports on terrorists activities, arrested suspected violent extremists as well as conducted offensive operations against terrorist in Maradun, Maru and Tsafe LGAs of Zamfara State. Troops conducted similar offensive operations in Faskari, Mulumfashi, Faskari, Danmusa, Batsari and Jibia LGAs of Katsina State. Additionally, troops conducted same operations in Sabon Birnin, Rabah, Isa and Kebbe LGAs of Sokoto State as well as Giwa, Kachia and Birnin Gwari LGAs of Kaduna States .
  2. Details are as follows;

a. Terrosists’ Activities. Between 22 and 28 October 2024, troops in separate operations responded to information on activities of terrorists in Faskari and Maru LGAs of Katsina and Zamfara States as well as Birnin Sabon and Birnin Gwari LGAs of Sokoto and Kaduna States. During the operations, troops arrested 10 suspects and rescued 15 kidnapped hostages as well as recovered 4 AK47 rifles, 266 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo and 2 mobile phones amongst others.
b. Kidnap Incidents. On 21 and 22 October 2024, troops in separate operations responded to information on activities of suspected terrorists/kidnappers in Kebbe and Rabah LGAs of Sokoto State as well as Danmusa LGA of Katsina State respectively. During the operations, troops rescued 4 kidnapped hostages.
c. Arrest Operations. On 28 October 2024, following a tip-off, troops while on patrol intercepted and arrested a wanted terrorists in Illela LGA of Sokoto State.
d. Fighting Patrol.
(1) On 21 October 2024, troops in separate fighting patrols operations made contact with terrorists in Maradun and Isa LGAs of Zamfara and Sokoto States respectively. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 13 terrorist and recovered 9 AK47 rifles, 3 pump action guns, 297 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 132 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 4 magazines, 3 motorcycles and 2 mobile phones amongst others.
(2) On 23 October 2024, troops while conducting fighting patrol responded to information on activities of suspected terrorists/kidnappers in Birnin Gwari LGA of Kaduna State. During the operations, troops rescued 4 kidnapped hostages and recovered one AK47 rifle loaded with 16 rounds of 7.62mm special as well as one mobile phone.
e. Offensive Operations. Between 22 and 28 October 2024, troops in separate offensive operations made contact with terrorists in Rabah and Tsafe LGAs of Sokoto and Zamfara States as well as Wasagu and Batsari LGAs of Kebbi and Katsina States. Additionally, troops conducted operations in Giwa and Kachia LGAs of Kaduna State. Following fire fights, troops neutralized 17 terrorists, arrested 11 and rescued one kidnapped hostage. Troops also recovered 2 AK47 rifles, 6 fabricated rifles, 3 dane guns, 2 pump action guns, 3 locally fabricated pistols, 210 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammo, 132 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 51 rounds of 9mm, 30 live cartridges, 2 magazines, 4 motorcycles and 9 mobile phones amongst others.
f. Counter/Anti Kidnapping/Criminality Operations. Between 22 and 28 October 2024, troops in separate counter/anti kidnapping operations responded to information on activities of suspected kidnappers in Danmusa and Jibia LGAs of Katsina State as well as Isa LGA of Sokoto State. During the operations, troops rescued 26 kidnapped hostages.

  1. Air Interdiction. On 20 October 2024, following confirmatory ISR, the air component of Operation HADARIN DAJI conducted air interdiction on terrorist leader Alhaji Layi’s Enclave in Giwa LGA of Kaduna State. Battle Damage Assessment revealed that several terrorists were eliminated and their structures destroyed.

SUMMARY 

  1. Overall, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI neutralized 51 terrorists, arrested 55 persons and rescued 81 kidnapped hostages. Troops also recovered 26 AK47 rifles, 6 fabricated rifles, 3 dane guns, 5 pump action guns, 3 locally made pistols, 414 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 297 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 210 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammo, 51 rounds of 9mm ammo, 30 live cartridges, 6 magazines, 7 motorcycles and 6 mobile phones amongst others.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION WHIRL PUNCH (NORTH WEST)

  1. The troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH recorded the following during the week under review; arrested suspected violent extremists/terrorists as well as conducted raid operations in Borgu and Tafa LGAs of Niger and as well as Lokoja and Chikun LGAs of Kogi and Kaduna States.
  2. Details are as follows;

a. Arrest Operations. Between 21 and 27 October 2024, following credible reports, troops on separate patrols intercepted and arrested 16 violent extremists/kidnappers in Borgu and Tafa LGAs of Niger State as well as Lokoja LGA of Kogi State.
b. Raid Operations. On 22 October 2024, following a tip-off, troops raided violent extremists/kidnappers hideout in Chikun LGA of Kaduna State. During the operations, troops arrested 6 violent extremists and recovered 2 locally made pistols, one dane gun, 11 rounds of 9mm ammo, 33 live cartridges one motorcycle and 3 mobile phones amongst others.

SUMMARY

  1. Overall, troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH arrested 32 suspects and rescued 3 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered 2 locally made pistols, one dane gun, 11 rounds of 9mm ammo, 33 live cartridges one motorcycle and 3 mobile phones amongst others items.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION DELTA SAFE (SOUTH SOUTH)

  1. Troops of Operation DELTA SAFE maintained momentum against the activities of crude oil theft. Troops destroyed several illegal refining sites and recovered stolen products.
  2. Troops also arrested violent extremists/kidnappers and conducted raid operations in Ndokwa East and West LGA of Delta State as well as Degema LGA of Rivers State respectively.

a. Troops Destroy Illegal Refining Sites. Troops recovered 1,090,135 litres of stolen crude oil and 873,510 litres of illegally refined AGO. Additionally, troops discovered and destroyed 49 crude oil cooking ovens, 11 dugout pits, 72 boats, 21 drums, 30 storage tanks and 98 illegal refining sites. Other items recovered include 4 speedboats, one tricycle, 4 pumping machines, one outboard engine, 2 motorcycles, 2 mobile phones and 3 vehicles among others.
c. Arrests Operations. Between 23 and 27 October 2024, following credible reports troops in separate fighting patrols intercepted and arrested 5 suspected violent extremists/pipeline vandals including militant leader identified as Mr Eddy Edidiemokuma Korokoro in Ndokwa East and West of Delta State as well as Ijaw LGA of Bayelsa State respectively.
b. Raid Operations. On 23 October 2024, following a tip-off, troops raided a violent extremists hideouts in Degema LGA of Rivers State. During the operations, troops arrested 4 suspects and recovered 2 AK47 rifles, one locally fabricated rifle, 3 magazines, 96 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammo and 3 smoke grenade launchers amongst others.

SUMMARY

  1. Overall, troops of Operation DELTA SAFE recovered 1,090,135 litres of stolen crude oil and 873,510 litres of illegally refined AGO. Additionally, troops discovered and destroyed 49 crude oil cooking ovens, 11 dugout pits, 72 boats, 21 drums, 30 storage tanks and 98 illegal refining sites. Other items recovered include 4 speedboats, one tricycle, 4 pumping machines, one outboard engine, 2 motorcycles, 2 mobile phones and 3 vehicles among others.
  2. Troops rescued 4 kidnapped hostages and apprehended 39 suspected oil thefts and other violent extremists. Troops also recovered 7 assorted arms, 3 magazines and 96 assorted ammunitions.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION UDO KA (SOUTH EAST)

  1. Troops of Operation UDO KA recorded the following during the week under review; troops conducted offensive operations that led to arrest of IPOB/ESN terrorists in Umunneochi, Aba South and Umuahia South LGAs of Abia State as well as Ihiala and Orsu LGAs of Imo State. Additionally, troops conducted similar operations in Uzo-Uwani and Aguata LGAs of Enugu and Anambra States respectively.
  2. Details as follows:

a. Offensive Operations. On 22 and 27 October 2024, troops in separate offensive operations made contact with suspected IPOB/ESN terrorists in Orsu and Umunneochi LGAs of Imo and Abia States respectively. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 6 terrorists and arrested 6 suspects. Troops also recovered 6 dane guns, one locally made revolver pistol, 2 motorcycles, 8 mobile phones amongst others items.
b. Arrest Operations.
(1) On 22 October 2024, following credible reports troops while on patrol intercepted and arrested one suspected violent extremist in Uzo–Uwani LGA of Enugu State. Troops also recovered one pump action gun, 23 cartridges and one mobile phone.
(2) Between 22 and 27 October 2024, following a tip-off, troops intercepted and arrested 7 suspected IPOB/ESN/terrorists including a gunrunner in Aba South and Umuahia South LGAs of Abia as well as Ihiala and Owerri West LGAs of Anambra and Imo States. Additionally, troops conducted operations in Uwani and Ikwo LGAs Enugu and Ebonyi States respectively. During the operations, troops recovered 2 G3 rifle, 9 pump action guns, 3 double barrel guns, 17 locally fabricated pistols, 4 dane guns, one DICON pistol, 286 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 171 rounds of 9mm ammo, 31 rounds of 7.62 x 51mm ball ammo, 343 live cartridges, one motorcycle and 2 mobile phones amongst others.
c. Fighting Patrols. On 21 and 22 October 2024, troops in separate fighting patrol operations made contact with IPOB/ESN terrorists in Ihiala and Aguata LGAs of Imo and Anambra States. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 6 terrorists and recovered 4 pump action guns, 2 pump action shotgun, 64 live cartridges, one vehicle and 3 large pipe-borne IEDs amongst others.

SUMMARY

  1. Overall, troops of Operation UDO KA neutralized 15 terrorists, arrested 20 violent extremists and rescued 8 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered one G3 rifle, 14 pump action guns, 2 pump action shotgun, 4 dane guns, one DICON pistol, 17 locally made pistols, 3 double barrel guns, one locally made revolver pistol, 31 rounds of 7.62 x 51mm ball ammo, 171 rounds of 9mm ammo, 430 live cartridges, 3 large pipe-borne IEDs, one vehicle, 3 motorcycles, 11 mobile phones and amongst other items.
  2. Meanwhile, all recovered items, arrested suspects and rescued hostages were handed over to the relevant authority for further action.

EDWARD BUBA
Major General
Director Defence Media Operations

(@24_dmo)

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PRESS RELEASE ON ONGOING MILITARY OPERATIONS BY THE ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA AS AT 2 NOVEMBER 2024

  1. The ongoing counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations has continued to degrade the combat capacity of terrorist across the country. During the week, troops in the NW arrested a notorious terrorist leader known as Abubakar Bawa Ibrahim (AKA) Habu Dogo. He was arrested in Rumji Village in
    Illela LGA of Sokoto.
  2. He (Habu Dogo) is a wanted terrorist on the watch list of security agencies both in Nigeria and in the Niger Republic because of the cross border nature of his terrorist activities. Similarly, troops in the SE arrested 7 IPOB /ESN terrorists commanders and operatives.
  3. The IPOB/ ESN terror operatives arrested include;Dr Nnamdi Chukwudoze and Chigozie Ezetoha (AKA Chapet) arrested in Ihiala LGA of Anambra State. Others are , Mrs Ngozi Chukwuka and Mr Oyekachi Ohia arrested in Umuahia South LGA of Abia States.
  4. Additional IPOB operatives arrested are: Mr Ifeanyi Eze , Mr Augustine Udemba and Mr Onyedikachi Udemba arrested in Umunneochi LGA of Abia State. While, Elijah Mmaduipeya Obumneke was arrested in Orsu LGA of Imo State.
  5. Overall, during the period under review, troops neutralised 187 and arrested 262 persons. Troops also arrested 39 perpetrators of oil theft and rescued 147 kidnapped hostages. In the SS, troops denied the oil theft of the estimated sum of One Billion Two Hundred and Fifty Four Million Nine Hundred and Forty Six Thousand Six Hundred and Thirty Naira (N1,254,946,630.00) only.
  6. Furthermore, troops recovered 205 assorted weapons and 5,241 assorted ammunition. The breakdown as follows: 2 G3 rifles, 2 PKT guns, 89 AK47 rifles, 22 fabricated rifles, 22 dane guns, 2 FN rifle, 2 pistols, 2 fabricated revolver pistols, 27 locally made pistols, 19 pump action guns, 2 pump action shortgun, one DICON pistol, 8 double barrel guns, one barreta pistol and 32 magazines.
  7. Others are: 1,862 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 1,244 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 131 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm, 959 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm, 352 rounds of 9mm ammo, 51 rounds of 7.62 x 51mm ball ammo, 662 live cartridges, 2 baofeng radios, 6 vehicles, 29 motorcycles, 55 mobile phones amongst other items.
  8. Troops in the Niger Delta area discovered and destroyed 49 crude oil cooking ovens, 11 dugout pits, 72 boats, 21 drums, 30 storage tanks and 98 illegal refining sites. Other items recovered include 4 speedboats, one tricycle, 4 pumping machines, one outboard engine, 2 motorcycles, 2 mobile phones and 3 vehicles. Troops recovered 1,090,135 litres of stolen crude oil and 873,510 litres of illegally refined AGO.
  9. Troops continue to prevail over the terrorists and are winning the war. The terrorist are left with no choice but to surrender or be killed on the battlefield.

EDWARD BUBA
Major General
Director Defence Media Operations

(@24_dmo)

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